Carbon Dioxide (CO2) LaserThe carbon dioxide (CO2) laser is one of the most advanced ways to treat acne scars. The carbon dioxide (CO2) laser treatment is best suited to atrophic scars, which are depressed areas of the skin caused by the destruction of collagen. This type of scar is usually the result of cystic acne or other skin conditions. They may appear as small pitted areas in the skin, or they may be larger. They differ from most other scars because they are not raised or red. Who Can Benefit From Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Laser Treatments?Carbon dioxide (co2) laser treatments are well suited for atrophic scars which are depressed into the skin. They work best on those that are not very deep; multiple treatments may be necessary to correct deep scars. Although the carbon dioxide (CO2) laser can work on raised scars, there are other laser treatments that are designed to treat raised scars that are red or pink. Besides acne scarring, the carbon dioxide (CO2) laser treatment is also effective on fine lines and wrinkles, scars from other causes, and uneven skin tones. It is especially recommended for facial scars. A carbon dioxide (CO2) laser can also be used to treat existing acne. In removing the outermost layer of skin, the laser beam also removes zits and pimples, not just scars.Carbon Dioxide (CO2) laser treatments are only appropriate for those who are not on Accutane acne medication. If you are taking Accutane , you must stop using it for at least 6 months before undergoing carbon dioxide (CO2) laser treatments. CO2 lasers are not usually used in areas that have current skin inflammation or infections; they are effective only on scars from preexisting blemishes. It is most effective on scars that are relatively flat and close to the same color as the rest of your skin. How a Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Laser WorksDuring CO2 laser treatments, a laser beam passes through a carbon dioxide gas-filled chamber. When it reaches your skin, it removes one layer of skin at a time. In a process that has been described as the sanding of a tabletop, smoother skin is revealed underneath your surface scars. The laser beam also stimulates collagen growth within the skin, further smoothing out scars. A carbon dioxide (CO2) laser works the same way as an Er:YAG or erbium laser to resurface the skin, flattening scars. However, Carbon Dioxide (CO2) lasers work better than erbium lasers for stimulating collagen growth as well as resurfacing the skin.During the laser treatments, a local anesthetic will be applied to make the procedure nearly painfree. The carbon dioxide (CO2) laser can be used on specific areas with scars, or on the surface of the entire face. Depending on the size of the area being treated, each session using a carbon dioxide (CO2) laser will take anywhere from 15 to 90 minutes. After Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Laser TreatmentA carbon dioxide (CO2) laser will not produce immediately visible results. It takes some time for the collagen to grow and the skin to heal; you will see the full results about 18 months after the procedure. For best results, combine carbon dioxide (CO2) laser treatments with other treatments, including topical creams to speed the healing process. The results of carbon dioxide (CO2) laser treatments last for many years, or even a lifetime.In the days following your laser treatment session, your skin will be red and swollen. Treat the skin gently until it has completely healed.
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